A Buxton man accused of a Standish sexual assault was released on bail Thursday morning and one of three charges against him was dropped following his arraignment on Tuesday. Brian Peter Corbran, 28, of 4421 Christian Road, was initially charged with unlawful sexual touching class D, furnishing alcohol to a minor class D and aggravated […]

The Schoolhouse Arts Center will hold auditions for Neil Simon’s “Rumors”, to be directed by Linda Sturdivant, on Monday, Dec. 12 and Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks will be on Dec 14, if necessary. Five men and five women will be cast for the available parts. Auditioners will be asked to cold read […]

As one of nine children, Donna Sawyer had to help around the house – and that help included cooking. By age 10, this Limington resident was making yeast bread. “We had homemade bread every day,” she said. “Store-bought bread was a treat as were store-bought cookies.” So it’s no wonder that Sawyer, who says her […]

‘Tis the season for Christmas music! The choir at Casco Village Church is preparing for its annual concert to be held Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Members of the Raymond Village Community Church choir will also participate. The program is under the direction of Eugene Long, with Ellen Wescott, accompanist. […]

11:30 a.m. Santa opens Chinese Auction on the Naples village green. 12:40 p.m. Santa will greet at shopping center near Route 11 in Naples 1:45 p.m. Santa will greet outside Montebello’s Restaurant in Raymond 3 p.m. Santa will greet at Wal-Mart in North Windham 4 p.m. Santa arrives for tree lighting ceremony in Windham at […]

Windham artist/poet/musician Louis Sinclair is modest about his accomplishments. As a painter, his career took off during a long sojourn in Ireland and success followed him home to Maine. As a musician, he’s played at venues throughout the state and been featured on Maine Public Radio. As a poet and writer, he has been published […]

Saint Joseph’s College in Standish welcomed five new full-time professors to its faculty for the fall semester. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Nicholas Benfaremo of South Portland grew up in Queens, N.Y., and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.S. degree from Polytechnic University of New York, and a B.S. degree from Manhattan […]

While the state struggles to pay rising energy and healthcare costs, the budget crunch hasn’t stalled construction work going on around the Statehouse. Workers are completing a new $422,325 parking lot, with adjoining sidewalks, next to the state office building attached to the Statehouse. And, steps worth $108,000 have just been completed going up to […]

The Saint Joseph’s College Athletics Department is pleased to offer its Kids Night Out program on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Alfond Recreation Center on campus. The event, open to children ages 7-13, offers games, movies, swimming, arts, crafts and sports. The program runs from 5 to 9 p.m. (or until 11 p.m. for an […]

The Saint Joseph’s College Athletics Department is pleased to offer its Kids Night Out program on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Alfond Recreation Center on campus. The event, open to children ages 7-13, offers games, movies, swimming, arts, crafts and sports. The program runs from 5 to 9 p.m. (or until 11 p.m. for an […]